Getaway flights to Alicante

Alicante is one of the three provinces that are part of the Valencian Community. One of the salient features of this city is its intense port activity. Its strategic location on the Mediterranean has made this region have historically boasted outstanding importance as a point of connection with all the Mediterranean coast, from time immemorial attracted many merchants, fishermen and passengers. Alicante is a fascinating city to capture some of the existing offers cheap breaks, and so arranged to meet a city with history but with a thriving present.

Thanks to the major roads linking the port of Alicante with the most important cities in the region, it has become a storage node and distribution of goods and general cargo for the region. In recent years there has been remodeled and expanded the port area to be equal to the volume transported by sea in and out of Spain steadily throughout the region.

Alicante is one of the most traditional cities, as evidenced by the many festivals that attract crowds year after year. A party not to be missed are the Bonfires of San Juan, declared of interest by the municipality in 1984. During these festivities celebrating the summer solstice, a tradition that dates back to antiquity of mankind, who welcomed the favorable time for planting. Officially celebrated on June 20. The celebration culminates with the burning of a giant palm tree made of fireworks from the castle of Santa Barbara, to the delight of all the inhabitants of the city. During the celebrations to choose Bellea del Foc, ie a sort of queen, chosen from among the finalists in each district. Also eat traditional dishes such as tuna cake figs.

The San Anton Porrata is another traditional celebration that takes place between 13 and 20 January, in honor of San Anton. This festival has over 500 years old and takes place in the San Antón. It is also worth to be seen the carnival, which takes place in the Rambla. In short, there are many excuses to choose one of the weekend getaway you can always find this colorful and cheerful place and enjoy the living history of a people.